Are you worried about what it takes to break into the entertainment industry? Have you ever wondered what it’s like to begin climbing the ranks at a major talent agency? LSA alum Nicole Teddone (2019 Film, Television, and Media) joins us to share about her journey starting out in the entertainment industry and how she used her skills, liberal arts experiences, and support resources to align her career trajectory with her identified passions. Come and gain insight on what can truly help you connect and stand out in a competitive industry.

About Nicole:
“Nicole Teddone is an Agent Trainee for the TV Scripted Department at William Morris Endeavor, one of the largest global talent agencies focusing in Entertainment, Fashion and Sports. Working with their TV Scripted and Comedy Departments, Nicole assists the company’s agents through assessing client scripts and submissions for potential opportunities, monitoring and assisting with staffing, directing, and casting decisions for developing projects, and tracking negotiations and redlining agreements for client contracts. Nicole also established WME's Comedy Assistant Tracking Team, where she manages a proficient 30+ assistant team (spanning across both NY and LA offices) dedicated to monitoring emerging comedic talent. Through this team, she has orchestrated seamless individual and group coverage for showcases, auditions, and over 200 shows, including distinguished showcases for Just for Laughs, Netflix is a Joke, Paramount CBS’s Annual Showcase, and the Brooklyn Comedy Collective’s Pitchfest. Throughout her tenure at WME, Nicole has also serviced the Talent Department and the Business Affairs Department (the latter having a focus on aiding the Commercials and Brand Endorsements Department and the TV Scripted and Non-Scripted Departments).

Prior to working at WME, Nicole graduated from Michigan in 2019 with a B.A. in Film, Television & Media (sub-major in Screenwriting), a minor in Business from Ross Business School, and was a Fellow of the Entrepreneurs Leadership Program (through the Center for Entrepreneurship). She also spent significant time screenwriting, completing three feature length screenplays and multiple shorts while at Michigan. Nicole also worked with MPowered Entrepreneurship, where she co-founded their alumni relations team and content marketing team. When Nicole is not working or spending time with family and friends, she loves catching up on her favorite stand-up specials, scripts, and comedy shows, cooking new recipes, watching Michigan Football, working out, and mentoring others!”

You should attend this session if you are:
- An undergraduate LSA student exploring careers in entertainment and media.
- Concerned about work-life balance in time-demanding careers.
- Seeking strategies to best position yourself for opportunities in a constantly changing industry.

What you’ll gain by attending:
- Make a valuable connection with a successful LSA alum ready to help you navigate the early career building experience.
- Learn what actions can make or break your entry in the entertainment industry.
- Find out what you can start doing now to align your future profession with your passions.

RSVP now to be a part of the conversation. Lunch will be provided.

The Opportunity Hub aims to deliver inclusive and accessible experiences and welcomes all LSA students to participate. This event is on the first floor of a wheelchair accessible building which includes wheelchair-accessible restrooms on the first floor, a gender-inclusive and accessible restroom on the first floor, places to sit or stand during the event, and accessible parking options nearby on Maynard Street. To request other accommodations please contact LSA Hub Events at lsa.hubevents@umich.edu or 734-763-4674 so we can make arrangements.